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Celebrating the arts, culture, and the Month of the Artist
Date: Sep 12, 2024
Celebrate Alberta’s arts, culture and its local artists by taking part in Culture Days and Month of the Artist celebrations.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results
Date: Jun 13, 2024
Second set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Date: May 1, 2024
Celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of Asian and South Asian communities throughout the province.
Budget 2024
Date: Mar 1, 2024
In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Celebrating Black History Month
Date: Feb 14, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results
Date: Jan 29, 2024
First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
18,000 professional artists in Alberta
Date: Dec 13, 2023
Hill Strategies’ Statistical insights on the arts shares their analysis of the on the profile of artists in Alberta in 2021.
70% of Albertans attend arts events
Date: Sep 21, 2023
The 2023 Survey of Albertans reveals that 70% of Albertans attended arts and culture events in 2022-23, while 54% participated in arts.
Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
Date: Apr 15, 2023
The AFA released “Building a Collection – Celebrating 50 Years of the AFA Art Collection," on World Art Day (April 15), and is available to watch now!
IWD 2023: Canada’s population of artists led by women
Date: Mar 7, 2023
On a day we celebrate the many amazing women in our communities, we focus on women in the arts.